HOW THEY’RE BITIN’: Southwest Georgia fishing – Dec. 5, 2014 weekend

THE FISHING LINE: ( * ) – poor; ( * * ) – fair; ( * * * ) – good; ( * * * * ) – excellent.

LAKE SEMINOLE ( * * ): Bass fishing is good. Lip-less crankbaits and shallow-running crankbaits are paying dividends. Target grassy spots near the traditional migration “ditches.” When concentrations of fish are found, slow the approach with a Texas-rig worm or similar softbait. Grass is the main indicator when seeking fish. They have not as yet moved onto the flats in great numbers. Crappie fishing is fair. Good numbers of fish can be found along the river channels at 18 to 25 feet. They prefer minnows over jigs right now. Crappie fishing is good on nearly the entire length of the Flint River arm. Catfish may be found deep along the river channels. They are presently readily taking prepared stink baits. Bream and hybrids are very slow.

LAKE WALTER F. GEORGE ( * * ): Bass fishing is fair with topwater fishing good early in the day. Grass lines are giving up some pretty good fish on the southern end of the lake. Late in the day, fish shallow-running crankbaits near docks and on points. Dock fishing is also fair with Texas-rig worms. Jig-and-pig combos and deep-running crankbaits are producing on the main-lake ledges. Crappies are fair in brush at 8 to 12 feet. Minnows are the best bet, but